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The Caresam network was established in 2010 and is coordinated by the Department of Social Work, Faculty of Health and Society at Malmö University. By providing a transnational knowledge network-based platform in research and education, CareSam aims to stimulate the development of knowledge acquisition about elder issues both in the regional and global contexts. Working with a multi discplinary approach, Caresam provides training, consultation and research to public, private and non-profit organizations in an effort to develop relevant practice skills and knowledge particular to working with the elderly. The collaboration with all stakeholders is based on joint-agreements.

The CareSam network contain of four parts:

CareSam® – Research and Development

AppSam® – Dementia care

iREMEMBER® – Welfare Technology

AgeSam® – Education

The CareSam® network is a part of the EUREGHA European health network , the Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Social Well-being (NDPHS) expert group and the Policy Area (PA) Education for the Baltic Sea Region (BSR). It is also a part of the European Innovation Partnership (EIP-AHA). It covers three policy areas: education, research, and employability.

“For me in my Profession, it is very valuable to be part of the Caresam network. Reflections and cross-border shared knowledge in the practice, education and research is something I find very useful in my work. To be able to translate the results into practice from the Caresam-network is valuable in several ways”

Annika Forsgren, Head of Elderly care, Municipality of Simrishamn

To notify:

CareSam®, AppSam®, iREMEMBER® and AgeSam® are registered and protected by the Swedish Patent and Registration Office (PRV). Usage without permission is not allowed.

Contact

Jonas Christensen, PhD, Senior Lecturer in Social Work,
Malmö University, Faculty of Health and Society, Department of Social Work.